The Belgian Julien Libeer is one of the most exciting pianists of his generation. After studying in Brussels and Paris, he perfected his craft under acclaimed pianist Maria João Pires. He also received support and inspiration from Alfred Brendel and from Gerhard Schulz of the Alban Berg Quartet. Libeer’s programme in the »Pianomania« series combines the preludes of the French Romanticist Gabriel Fauré, which lie somewhere between romanticism and impressionism, with works by the Russian composer Alexander Scriabin, some of which are inspired by Chopin’s tonal language. As a very special rarity, Julien Libeer also performs three preludes by the Italian composer Ottorino Respighi that are based on the distinctive sound world of Gregorian choral music.

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Artists Up Close

The Music of Tomorrow

Hamburg schoolchildren are invited to attend this concert as part of the music education project »The Music of Tomorrow«. Beforehand, participants have the opportunity to get to know the artists up close and personal during artist talks, workshops, rehearsal visits or backstage tours – a cooperation with Rhapsody in School.

Enjoy the View

Plaza

Between the old Kaispeicher and the new glass structure is the Plaza, a public viewing platform on the 8th floor of the Elbphilharmonie. Tickets for concerts in the Grand and Recital Halls include a visit to the Plaza two hours before the start of the concert or event; all other visitors require a Plaza ticket.

Food & Drink

A total of six bars in the Grand Hall and Recital Hall foyers offer concertgoers a varied cuisine before the start of events and in the intervals. Restaurants, cafés, delis and further bars await visitors in the »Störtebeker Elbphilharmonie« and in »The Westin Hamburg« Hotel.

Location

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg Kleiner Saal

The Recital Hall, designed in contrast to the Grand Hall in the classic »shoebox« style, offers seating for up to 550 people.

Finding Your Seat

All visitors enter the building via the main entrance. Admission takes place in the entrance foyer and is by concert ticket only. The »Tube«, an 82-metre-long, curved escalator, leads visitors up to the Plaza following admission

The Recital Hall is situated on the 10th floor and can be accessed via a stairway or lift. A cloakroom is located in the Recital Hall foyer.

Seat Preview

Are you curious to find out what kind of view of the stage different seats have? To help select your favourite seat, use your mouse to activate the representative seat views.

The Elbphilharmonie is a special building situated in a special place. Allow for plenty of time for getting to the Elbphilharmonie and the way to the concert area. We suggest first-time Elbphilharmonie visitors arrive at the main entrance 30 minutes before the start of the concert or event. Late seating is not guaranteed and latecomers may not be admitted to the concert hall.

Concert tickets for the Grand and Recital Halls authorise a visit to the Plaza from two hours before the start of the concert or event. Visitors to the Kaistudios require a separate Plaza ticket to visit the Plaza.

The foyers of the Grand and Recital Halls open their doors 90 minutes before the start of the concert or event. The bars in each foyer open simultaneously.

Admission into the halls begins 30 minutes before the start of the concert or event; for events offering pre-concert talks, admission into the halls begins 60 minutes before the start of the concert.

Smoking Ban

Smoking is prohibited throughout the entire premises of the Elbphilharmonie.

Photography and Video Recordings

Photography is permitted at the Elbphilharmonie for private purposes only. Please respect the privacy of other visitors and help ensure an undisturbed concert experience for all guests and artists. Employees and artists may not be photographed.

Photography, audio or video recordings of concerts and events are strictly prohibited.

Event-related video recordings or photographs for editorial or commercial purposes must be authorised by the Press Office of the Elbphilharmonie.